ARELLANO UNIVERSITY SCORE:

Junior High School Department

Juan Sumulong Campus _________
2600 Legarda St. Sampaloc, Manila
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PACUCOA Accredited- Level II

DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 8

School Year 2022-2023

Name: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Grade & Section: ____________________________________ Score: __________________________

I. Multiple Choice: Read each statement carefully. Encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer.
1. Determine the type of analogy used in the given expression below.
“husband is to spouse as baby is to infant”
A. Antonym B. Cause and effect C. Function to thing D. Synonyms
2. Complete the analogy by providing the missing pair of words below.
“massive : small :: _____________”
A. architect : plan B. cough : sneeze C. dry : wet D. nap : doze
3. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about an Analogy?
A. Always contain two pairs of words.
B. It is also called word relationships and are like word puzzles.
C. Solving analogies helps you develop critical thinking skills.
D. The words in the analogy are not always logically related.
4. Which of the following sentences DOES NOT contain a transitive verb?
A. The camera took clear pictures. C. Kerbi polished his shoes.
B. Althea baked something for my birthday. D. She waited for the bus.
5. Which of the following sentences contains an intransitive verb?
A. The stars twinkled in the dark sky. C. Michael painted the tool shed.
B. Victoria was Queen from 1837 to 1901. D. We should have been the champions.
6. Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
A. Ken bought a new phone. C. A new phone was bought by Ken.
B. My order was delivered by Billy. D. Both B and C.
7. Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. Ken bought a new phone. C. A new phone was bought by Ken.
B. Billy delivered my order. D. Both A and B.
8. Who is suited for the position? Now skim the text and choose who is suited for the position.
Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 year-experience and be
able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd., 17
Browning Street.
A. Alice Fin. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She is an excellent typist
but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full time position.
B. Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two years
ago. He would like an academic position.
C. Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part time position to help her pay her
university expenses. She can only work in the evenings.
D. Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is
looking for his first job and would like a full time position.
9. Identify the dependent clause from the statement given below.
“Even if the love between them did not flourish, they remained friends.”
A. Between them did not flourish C. Even if the love between them did not flourish
B. Even if the love between them D. They remained friends
10. Identify the independent clause from the statement given below.
“Even if the love between them did not flourish, they remained friends.”
C. Between them did not flourish C. Even if the love between them did not flourish
D. Even if the love between them D. They remained friends
11. Which of the following statements is in the SIMPLE PAST TENSE?
A. Most kids nowadays speak English fluently.
B. Zia failed to submit her requirements last Wednesday.
C. We should put our heartsinto everything that we do.
D. I had marked already his output in the LMS before he submitted a revised one.
12. Which of the following statements is in the PAST PERFECT TENSE?
A. I visited my friend after I had finished my projects.
B. I jumped triumphantly as I won the game.
C. Without masks on, the children are playing outside.
D. Parents should be held responsible for the welfare of their children.
13. The following are basic parts of a website except.
A. Home page B. Footer C. URL D. Header
14. The main web page of a website is called?
A. Header B. Main page C. Home page D. Navigation menu.
15. It is used to compare data according to the given categories.
A. Bar graph B. Pie Chart C. Venn Diagram D. Line Graph
16. It uses portions or slices to represent numerical proportions or percentage of a give whole.
A. Line Graph B. Pie Cart C. Venn Diagram D. Map
17. Change the direct speech into an indirect speech.
Riza says, “I want to go swimming this summer.”
A. Riza said that I want to go swimming this summer.
B. Riza say that she wants to go swimming this summer.
C. Riza had said that she wants to go swimming this summer.
D. Riza said that she wanted to go swimming this summer.
18. It refers to the group of words that stands together as a single grammatical unit, typically as part of a clause
or a sentence.
A. Clause B. Independent Clause C. Phrase D. Sentence
19. It is a set of words with both a subject and a verb that can sometimes, but not always, function as a sentence.
A. Clause B. Independent Clause C. Phrase D. Sentence
20. Which of the following is not needed in summarizing?
A. Taking down notes C. Proof reading
B. Listing down unnecessary details D. Using transition words to connect sentences
21. Which description does not apply about summarization?
A. Summarizing improves memory.
B. A shortened version of a text that highlights key points.
C. Summarizing teaches us in discerning the most important ideas.
D. Summarizing is more likely to develop skills in making an opinionated articles.
22. The following are used to compare things except..
A. Analogy B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Metaphor
23. The expression “The flower is as beautiful as my mother” is an example of?
A. Metaphor B. Analogy C. Rhetoric Device D. Simile
24. The expression “My father is a hero” is an example of?
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Analogy D. Rhetoric Device
25. What type of listening strategy can be used to answer the question below?
“What does the butterfly do in the song?"
A. Bottom – up B. Top - down
26. What type of listening strategy can be used to answer the question below?
“What is the title of the folk song?"
A. Bottom – up B. Top - down
27. What type of listening strategy can be used to answer the question below?
“In your opinion, does the song refer to a real butterfly?"
A. Bottom – up B. Top - down
28. Which type of multimedia resources that can be saves as .PNG file type?
A. Animation C. Text
B. Graphics D. Video
29. An animator can save his animation as ______ file type.
A. .GIF C. .PDF
B. .MP3 D. .PPT
30. Which is not an example of graphic?
A. Charts C. PDF
B. Graphs D. Photographs
31. Writing, typing, and printing symbols to convey information are used in _____.
A. Non verbal communication C. Visual communication
B. Verbal communication D. Written communication
32. The type of communication which uses signs, maps, or drawings as well as color or graphic to communicate
is called_____.
A. Non verbal communication C. Visual communication
B. Verbal communication D. Written communication
33. In delivering a campaign speech, the speaker must use a _____.
A. Formal tone C. Joyful tone
B. Informal tone D. Sad tone
34. In delivering a eulogy, the speaker must use a _____.
A. Formal tone C. Joyful tone
B. Informal tone D. Sad tone
35. The following are examples of academic writings, EXCEPT:
A. Research B. Documentary C. Investigative Report D. Poem
36. Which of the following sentences BEST describes academic writing?
A. Academic writing uses images and descriptions.
B. D. Academic writing uses words that appeal to emotion.
C. B. Academic writing uses formal and impersonal words.
D. C. Academic writing is a twist from the text you usually read.
37. The following statements are TRUE about academic writing, EXCEPT:
A. It must follow standards in writing. C. It is impersonal and supplies factual details.
B. It uses formal language in writing. D. It includes opinions, predictions, and facts.
38. Rachel is reading an informative text about the benefits of using a face mask. However, she figured out that,
the details are contradictory to each other and do not support the topic sentence. What feature is missing in
the text she is reading?
A. Completeness B. Coherence C. Emphasis D. Unity
39. The text Joanna was reading does not have a clear flow of ideas and a smooth progression of thoughts. What
feature is not observed in this situation?
A. Completeness B. Coherence C. Emphasis D. Unity
40. Which of the following features of academic writing centers on the inclusion of all the details needed to be
said and highlighted in a text?
A. Completeness B. Coherence C. Emphasis D. Unity
41. Which of the following choices is considered the most common form of dyadic communication?
A. Conversation B. Dialog / Dialogue C. Interview D. Motivational interview

42. Which of the following choices is considered the most personal and intimate form of dyadic
communication?
A. Conversation B. Dialog / Dialogue C. Interview D. Motivational interview
43. Which of the following statements explains the reason why an opinion cannot be a fact?
A. An opinion cannot be a fact because it is tested and proven.
B. An opinion cannot be a fact because it is just a personal idea and not proven.
C. An opinion cannot be a fact because it states the truthfulness of something.
D. An opinion cannot be a fact because it states the reality of something.
44. Which of the following statements is NOT true about facts?
A. It can be proven with evidence.
B. It is a statement that is real or true.
C. It expresses a personal belief on something.
D. It is a statement that is consistent with reality.
45. Which of the given statements below shows the BEST comparison between Fact and Opinion?
A. Fact is a statement that is proven while Opinion states false information.
B. Fact is a statement that is consistent with reality while Opinion is not true.
C. Fact is a statement that is consistent with truthfulness while Opinion is more on fake news.
D. Fact is a statement that is proven while Opinion is an expression of someone’s view or belief.

II. READING COMPREHENTION:Read the text carefully and answer the following questions
below.
There are three basic groups of amphibians. The first group consists
of frogs and toads. The second group consists of salamanders, including newts and
mud puppies. The third group is made up of wormlike creatures called caecilians.
Altogether there are more than 4,000 species, or types, of amphibian.

46. Which is the topic of the text?

A. 4,000 species
B. Amphibians
C. Caecilians
D. Frogs and toads
47. Which is the topic sentence in the text?
A. The first group consists of frogs and toads.
B. There are three basic groups of amphibians.
C. The third group is made up of wormlike creatures called caecilian
D. Altogether there are more than 4,000 species, or types, of amphibian.
48. Which is NOT a supporting detail of the topic sentence?
A. The first group consists of frogs and toads.
B. The third group is made up of wormlike creatures called caecilians.
C. Altogether there are more than 4,000 species, or types, of amphibian.
D. The second group consists of salamanders, including newts and mud puppies.
49. Which sentence about amphibian is a fact?
A. Amphibian has 3 basic groups.
B. There are 400 types of amphibians.
C. Amphibians are also called caecilians.
D. Salamanders are belonging to the third group of amphibians.
50. Which sentence about amphibian is a preference?
A. It has so many species of amphibians.
B. Amphibians are also called caecilians
C. The third group is made up of wormlike creatures.
D. I rather have one of amphibian as a pet than reptiles.

“Always pass on what you have learned.”-Yoda

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